Up up up and away

Up up up and away... you and me gonna rise up together
down down down we may fall... so they gonna tell us that we can't last forever
but round round round the world go... come the rain and all kinds of weather
so let them say what they say... cuz you and me we going up up up and away

There's a road we been headin down
we see the light and we just wanna get it
we as lost as we is found
side by side... we get better together
fast fast trouble comes
but we both know that love just might save us
so run with me... just run
we only get one life and the hope that God gave us...

so
Up up up and away... you and me gonna rise up together
down down down we may fall... so they gonna tell us that we can't last forever
but round round round the world go... come the rain and all kinds of weather
so let them say what they say... cuz you and me we going up up up and away

Come and praise just one more day
praise the world and these feelings we feeling
come blue skies or grey
we see heaven where they see a ceiling
deep deep in our hears
we be strong... so nothing can shake us
we ride ride every wave
we don't care where... we just hope that it takes us...

Up up up and away... you and me gonna rise up together
down down down we may fall... so they gonna tell us that we can't last forever
but round round round the world go... come the rain and all kinds of weather
so let them say what they say... cuz you and me we going up up up and away

We set sail on Sunny Days
and we drift across the sea
we bow down to no one now
cuz truth has set us free
we laugh across the universe
cuz we know "nothing gold can stay"
And we always know things could be worse
so we live just for today... cuz darlin come what may... we going...

Up up up and away... you and me gonna rise up together
down down down we may fall... so they gonna tell us that we can't last forever
but round round round the world go... come the rain and all kinds of weather
so let them say what they say... cuz you and me we going up up up and away

OVER YOUR HEAD


I pledge allegiance to the flag
I pledge allegiance to my soul
I pledge allegiance to God above
when there is war down here below

Come what may I try to be patient
Cuz I believe no life should be waisted
I try to savor each and every day I tasted
I've got no time for the anger or the hatred

All you leaders remember there is higher
The father, the son and the spirit in the fire
are you the cure or are you the cancer
Where is your answer...

it's
Over your head
under the gun
who's gonna fight your wars
when we start the revolution
Over your head
under the gun
who's gonna stop this war
if we don't start the revolution


Everyday innocence is dying
love becomes hate and truth turns to lying
we bend but we don't break
we own up to our mistakes

Cuz what don't kill I only make me stronger
and hope survives but we can't wait any longer
I might be afraid but I will not back away
when I've got something to say...

it's
Over your head
under the gun
who's gonna fight your wars
when we start the revolution
Over your head
under the gun
who's gonna stop this war
if we don't start the revolution

I pledge allegiance to the flag
I pledge allegiance to my soul
I pledge allegiance to God above
when there is war down here below

I pledge allegiance to this world
I pledge allegiance to this life
I pledge allegiance to the ones I love
and I will fight if I must fight...

all you leaders remember this higher
the father, the son and the spirit in the fire
and when we have had enough of all you corrupt
the people will rise up...

Over your head
under the gun
who's gonna fight your wars
when we start the revolution
Over your head
under the gun
who's gonna stop this war
if we don't start the revolution


Over your head
we're going over your head.... etc.etc


SAY MY NAME

Bella love, I'd be a better man
if you'd turn to me and you'd take my hand
I know that there are things that I can't control
but I just get the feeling love could save my soul
I know there is a light that I cannot see
I know there'll come a time when I'm living free
I got my feet on the earth and my head in the clouds
and when I dream of you babe I'm dreaming loud

so it's high time that you made your choice
cuz I was low down til I heard your voice
I've seen all the signs but it's not the same
cmon won't you baby just say my name
say my name... say my name
my whole world changed the day you came
cmon won't you baby just you say my name
say my name... say my name
I can't find heaven and it's you I blame
cmon won't you baby just say my name...

Lover boy, you treat me right
and you could be the man I'm loving every night
I don't need emeralds or diamonds and pearls
I only need to know that I'm your only girl
Cuz I've been gettin stories bout your playa ways
people talking smack about your younger days
I never hear a word til you make me doubt
you gotta make it clear what you're all about

so it's high time that you made your choice
cuz I was low down til I heard your voice
I've seen all the signs but it's not the same
cmon won't you baby just say my name
say my name... say my name
my whole world changed the day you came
cmon won't you baby just you say my name
say my name... say my name
I can't find heaven and it's you I blame
cmon won't you baby just say my name...

I know you got doubts
but you are what I'm about
I won't cheat and I won't lie
You gotta have faith that I will treat you right

you are all I need
I will make you see
this light that shines in me
and love that will set you free

so it's high times and that's our choice
cuz I was low down til I heard your voice
I've seen all the signs but it's not the same
cmon won't you baby just say my name
say my name... say my name
my whole world changed the day you came
cmon won't you baby just you say my name
say my name... say my name
I can't find heaven and it's you I blame
cmon won't you baby just say my name...


Love songs and melodies


Love songs and melodies
sweet words sung in minor keys
I only wish that you could hear me
when I dream out loud about you dreaming of me
this may not be a perfect symphony
but this is my heart that I wear on my sleeve
so give me a sign so I know you believe
that dreams can come true and all that you need is love...

I was so sad to see you go
but I'm so glad cuz now I know
that rain must fall
and it's bound to snow
but the sun gonna rise before too long

somewhere between this old moon and the sea
the stars will be falling for you and for me
and the day gonna come when when you gonna see
that dreams don't come true till you start to believe in...

Love songs and melodies
sweet words sung in minor keys
I only wish that you could hear me
when I dream out loud about you dreaming of me
this may not be a perfect symphony
but this is my heart that I wear on my sleeve
so give me a sign so I know you believe
that dreams can come true and all that you need is love...

I rise up one gray sky day
open my eyes and see I've gone astray
but something inside tells me don't be afraid
trust in your heart it will show you the way

Wipe the sleep from your eyes and sing like you're free
like the three butterflies where little birds used to be
We're all deaf, dumb and blind or somewhere in between
til some lullaby comes to remind us to dream of...

Love songs and melodies
sweet words sung in minor keys
I only wish that you could hear me
when I dream out loud about you dreaming of me
this may not be a perfect symphony
but this is my heart that I wear on my sleeve
so give me a sign so I know you believe
that dreams can come true and all that you need is
love songs and melodies....

dreams can come true... dreams can come true... so just dream...."

A Belated Valentine

another fuzzy Sunday morning
the sunlight rips the blinds I've drawn
I lose myself in recollections
and wonder where the years have gone

I think I'll buy a oneway ticket
I think I'll write a song today
I think I'll try to make a difference
I think I'll miss you either way

Hey babe
you'll always be my valentine
Hey babe
we'll always have that last July
Hey babe
it's one tattoo for every sin
Hey babe
you will always be my coulda been

I thought I saw you at the airport
but I couldn't find a word to say
a lifetime in a single moment
as I stood and watched you rush away

cuz I will never be a politician
and you could never be a writer's wife
the last thing I recall you saying...
"let me go... to live my life"

you'll always be my valentine
Hey babe
we'll always have that last July
Hey babe
it's one tattoo for every sin
Hey babe
you will always be my coulda been

did you ever find your San Francisco?
do you still play your violin?
did you find someone who made you happy?
did you open up and let him in?

are you finally riding rollercoasters?
did you finally catch that perfect wave?
it's strange to think I barely know ya
it's strange to think our love could fade

Hey babe
you'll always be my valentine
Hey babe
we'll always have that last July
Hey babe
it's one tattoo for every sin
Hey babe
you will always be my coulda been


I AM A SOLDIER

I am a soldier
I am a fighter
you can knock me down but I will only rise up higher

One more soul passing by
the body in the bag is a friend of mine
a father, a son... living under the gun
praying to God just like everyone does

Sinners, saviors... ending up dead
we all gotta answer for the lives we live
you can't know hell till you've seen them bleed
you can't find heaven unless you believe...

I am a soldier
I am a fighter
you can knock me down but I will only rise up higher

I never hear a word that the people say
I'm not afraid that I will sign my life away
I'll walk through the valley for the mountaintops
and I know we're all the same when the music stops...

There's a low, there's a high, there's a way, there's a why
there's a beat in my soul that gives me the sky
and when darkness comes sneaking round my back door
I sing out loud so the devil know...

I am a soldier
I am a fighter
you can knock me down but I will only rise up higher

They'll never get a hold of this rebel soul
they will never keep me down when they've got me low
they can never take that feeling of a sunny day
cuz I swear on my grave.. I will not live in vain

There's a light, there's a dream, a whole life in between
I'm painting the scenes in red, yellow and green
I've been high as a kite... I've been broke in my bones
but when I'm down on my knees I'm still searching for gold...

I am a soldier
I am a fighter
you can knock me down but I will only rise up higher

KYLA’S STILL AWAKE

I've been chasing sunsets
she's been seeing signs
she's been getting hers
and I've been getting mine

we can't break the bottle
we can't change our names
we could never be someone else
but we can be the same

Hey, hey, hey
there's only so much I can take...
but somewhere in this world tonight
I know Kyla's still away

Hey, hey, hey
she's got her promises to keep
and I got one too many dreams
that never let me sleep

Hey, hey, hey

I've been in a prison
she's been keepin time
she's been paying dues
while I've been walking lines

There's no chance that comfort
will ever set her free
falling stars and golden bars
it's all the same to me

Hey, hey, hey
there's only so much I can take...
but somewhere in this world tonight
I know Kyla's still away

Hey, hey, hey
she's got her promises to keep
and I got one too many dreams
that never let me sleep

Hey, hey, hey

I'm still writing letters
she's still spinning round
she's been loving her man right
I've been bringing angels down

but come tomorrow
I just might see her face
and here in the darkness
I might find a little faith

Hey, hey, hey
there's only so much I can take...
but somewhere in this world tonight
I know Kyla's still away

Hey, hey, hey
she's got her promises to keep
and I got one too many dreams
that never let me sleep

Hey, hey, hey

GIRL

Ever since I was young
I dreamed the day would come
when one of these songs I sung
would finally touch someone
but was too blind to see
beyond my own vanity
the truth that would set me free
was out there in front of me
then you showed up with your song
and I just had to sing along
now a piece of my heart is gone
but this melody keeps strong

Girl... you got them stars falling
and it's you that I am calling
cuz this wish can't come true
unless I'm here with you...

Girl... you got my whole world spinning
but I knew from the beginning
that when you was around
I could never fall down... Boy

I don't wanna think too much
about true love and "if's" and "whats"
the wait of another crush
I just wanna feel the rush
of you and me face to face
anytime anyplace
our own private state of grace
so baby don't make me wait
Cuz I've got a whole world to see
Truth and possiblity
Faith, love and harmony
and I want you right here with me

Girl... you my legs shakin
all the love we could be making
is making me weak
but that's just what I need...

Girl... you got my whole world spinning
but I knew from the beginning
that when you was around
I could never fall down... Boy

Now we one heart... one soul
Now we one dream... one goal
Now we one mind... one flow
We got one love... don't let it go...

Now we one heart... one soul
Now we one dream... one goal
Now we one mind... one flow
We got one love... don't let it go...

Girl... you got my whole world spinning
but I knew from the beginning
that when you was around
I could never fall down...

Girl... you got my whole world spinning
but I knew from the beginning
that when you was around
I could never fall down...


Rise

Rise
Don't be afraid to fly
If you ain't living you're only dying
if you can't see the light then you're not trying
Cmon and open up your eyes
and Rise

Well there's a sun on the horizon but there are ghosts in the machines
there are people riding trains with their faces buried in magazines
and the scene outside the window is a world they'd rather not know
just passing them by
Just cuz you wake up in the morning it doesn't mean you're not asleep
just cuz you head all the warnings it doesn't mean that you can't leap
in life you get decisions
you've got to hold tight to your ambitions and keep on aiming high

you've got to
Rise
Don't be afraid to fly
If you ain't living you're only dying
if you can't see the light then you're not trying
Cmon and open up your eyes
and Rise

I take a little bit of courage from my friends and my family
for the times when I am hungry and can’t find the strength I need
but I’m not here to sing the praises of bad times with bitter phrases
I only came to shine
but if I told you it was easy well then that would be a lie
cuz we are all bound for our moments when just hang our heads and cry
but it’s in these crucial hours when you’ve got to stop and smell the flowers
you’ve got to reach deep down inside

you've got to
Rise
Don't be afraid to fly
If you ain't living you're only dying
if you can't see the light then you're not trying
Cmon and open up your eyes
and Rise

On any given Sunday there’s a chance you could go free
and you could climb the highest mountain from sea to shining sea
and just shout out at the ocean feel the depths of your emotion
and just thank God that you’re alive
now I’m a man of deep convictions but I’ll always be my Mama’s son
so I’ll be headed towards the light when all this shit is said and done
cuz there’s a truth that always guides me from the wrongs into the rights
so I will stand up for what I believe
I won’t go quiet in this night

I will
Rise
I won’t be afraid to fly
I am living I’m not dying
I can see the light and I’m not lying
there was time when I was blind
but now I Rise

Don't be afraid to fly
If you ain't living you're only dying
if you can't see the light then you're not trying
Cmon and open up your eyes
and Rise

I GIVE YOU THE SKY

I got your message yesterday
you finally think you've found your way
and you just wanted me to know
that I was the one that helped you grow
but there comes a time for letting go

and suddenly I'm here again
the same old cuts are opening
I'm bleeding out another song
of broken hearts and chances gone
and planes that you will not be on

I give you the sky
my sweet little buttafly
I loved you at hello
and I will love you at goodbye

I guess it's time I understand
that maybe he's the better man
but it doesn't change the way I feel
it's not a sickness I can heal
my love and faith for you are real

but I ain't trying to change your mind
some love is better left behind
you're busy trying to plant your feet
my arms reach out to eternity
there's no common ground left between

but I give you the sky
my sweet little buttafly
I loved you at hello
and I will love you at goodbye

I cannot tell the sun that it should shine
Like I can't tell you that you should be mine
so I just gotta let you fly
make a wish and close my eyes
bow my head and hold you high

I give you the sky
my sweet little buttafly
I loved you at hello
and I will love you at goodbye

I give you the sky
my sweet little buttafly
I loved you at hello
and I love you at goodbye

AIN’T LOOKING FOR LOVE

They say love gonna find ya
so don't lose your mind always worried
just like fortune and fame
there's no light til there's flame
and you can't rush it

it seems like love
only comes to my door
when I ain't looking out for love no more

They say love can be cruel
it will make you a fool if you let it
All that time you spend chasin
is life that you've been wastin
til you get it

it seems like love
only comes to my door
when I ain't looking out for love no more

They save love gonna save ya
from the troubles life gave ya
when you need it
you just rise up one morning
there's a knock at your door
and you believe it

it seems like love
only comes to my door
when I ain't looking out for love no more